2013 Early Migratory Game Bird Seasons & Regulations
NOTE: Migratory and waterfowl hunting dates are set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooperation with Indiana DNR. Dates are usually available mid- to late-August.
A valid hunting license is required to hunt migratory game birds and waterfowl. In addition, HIP registration, Indiana Game Bird or Indiana Migratory Waterfowl stamp privileges, and a Federal Migratory Bird hunting stamp may also be required as noted below.
2013 Early Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Regulations
| Species | Hunting Dates |
|---|---|
| Rails (Sora only) | Sept. 1 - Nov. 9 |
| Daily bag: 25 and possession limit: 75; Shooting hours: half-hour before sunrise to sunset HIP Registration Required | |
| Species | Hunting Dates |
|---|---|
| Mourning Doves | Sept. 1 - Oct. 13 and Nov. 8 - Dec. 4 |
| Daily bag limit: 15 and Possession limit: 45; Shooting hours: half-hour before sunrise to sunset HIP Registration & Game Bird Habitat Stamp Required | |
| Species | Hunting Dates |
|---|---|
| Moorhens (Common) | Closed |
| Species | Hunting Dates |
|---|---|
| Woodcock | Oct. 15 - Nov. 28 |
| Daily bag limit: 3 and Possession limit: 9; Shooting hours: half-hour before sunrise to sunset HIP Registration Required NOTE: Woodcock hunters must wear exposed at all times as an outer garment one or more of the following articles that is solid hunter orange in color: a vest, coat, jacket, coveralls, hat or cap. | |
| Species | Hunting Dates |
|---|---|
| Snipe (Common) | Sept. 1 - Dec. 16 |
| Daily bag limit: 8 and Possession limit: 24; Shooting hours: half-hour before sunrise to sunset HIP Registration Required | |
| Species | Hunting Dates |
|---|---|
| Teal (Blue- and green-winged only)* | Sept. 7 - Sept. 22 |
| Daily bag limit: 6 and Possession limit: 18; Shooting hours: sunrise to sunset HIP Registration Required *No teal hunting on Kankakee FWA. | |
| Species | Hunting Dates |
|---|---|
| Canada Goose* | Sept. 1 - Sept. 15 |
| Daily bag limit: 5 and Possession limit: 15; Shooting hours: half-hour before sunrise to sunset HIP Registration Required *No goose hunting on Kankakee FWA and Hovey Lake FWA | |
Teal and Goose hunting require an Indiana Migratory Waterfowl and a Federal Migratory Bird Stamp and approved non-toxic shot must be used.
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